Yellowstone Program Manager

The purpose of the Program Manager position: to protect and enhance Yellowstone National Park (YELL) and its resources, through engagement with allies; to lead key Yellowstone Field Office (YFO) priority campaigns both inside the park and on lands bordering the park, to maintain and grow NPCAs established high profile programs in and around Yellowstone, to build NPCAs conservation leadership in the region, and to advocate for NPCAs national programmatic priorities. Through these efforts the Program Manager will assure strong public outreach, key leader support, and fundraising activities. The position works in coordination with the Northern Rockies Associate Director to determine NPCAs lead strategist, spokesperson, and advocate for Yellowstone park protection and policy campaigns.

Minimum Qualifications:

Commitment to protecting and restoring Americas national park system;

Bachelors degree in relevant field, graduate degree preferred. A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in the conservation field;

Extensive working knowledge of natural resource issues and the political and social landscape of the Northern Rockies;

Experience in fundraising strongly preferred;

Background in nonprofit work and advocacy;

Experience in a leadership position in conservation advocacy, resource management, or park management;

Demonstrated strategic ability to develop and implement effective natural resource policy programs and campaigns;

Demonstrated ability to work in collaborative teams to organize tasks, to set and observe priorities, and to maintain schedules;

Proven track record and substantial knowledge of federal legislative and administrative policy-making processes;

Proven ability to build relationships across political and interest boundaries;

Excellent communication skills; demonstrated public speaking and presentation skills;

Experience communicating with media;

Proven ability to self-manage, self-motivate, and work independently.

Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.

Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.

Please visit our website at www.npca.org for a full job description, and to learn about our comprehensive benefits package, click: https://www.npca.org/resources/3143-resources-for-job-applicants.

Qualified applicants please submit your resume and cover letter directly online to www.npca.org under "Careers". No phone calls please. NPCA is an EOE.

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